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Brilliant Minds

Brilliant Minds is an American medical drama television series created by Michael Grassi for NBC, inspired by Oliver Sacks' books. It premiered on September 23, 2024, and was renewed for a second season which premiered on September 22, 2025.

November 2019: Series in Development at Fox

In November 2019, it was announced that Brilliant Minds was in development at Fox, which secured the project with a script deal plus penalty.

January 24, 2023: Development Moved to NBC

On January 24, 2023, the development of the show Brilliant Minds was moved to NBC.

February 23, 2023: Zachary Quinto Cast

On February 23, 2023, Zachary Quinto was cast to star in Brilliant Minds.

April 2023: Additional Cast Members Join

In April 2023, Teddy Sears, Tamberla Perry, Alex MacNicoll, Spence Moore II, Aury Krebs, and Ashleigh LaThrop joined the main cast of Brilliant Minds.

October 20, 2023: Series Order by NBC

On October 20, 2023, NBC gave a series order to Brilliant Minds.

November 28, 2023: Donna Murphy Cast in Recurring Role

On November 28, 2023, Donna Murphy was cast in a recurring capacity for Brilliant Minds.

April 8, 2024: Principal Photography Begins

Principal photography for Brilliant Minds began on April 8, 2024, in Toronto, Canada.

May 1, 2024: Name Change Announcement

On May 1, 2024, it was announced that the name of the show was changed from Dr. Wolf to Brilliant Minds.

August 23, 2024: Principal Photography Concludes

Principal photography for the first season of Brilliant Minds concluded on August 23, 2024, in Toronto, Canada.

September 23, 2024: Brilliant Minds Premiere

On September 23, 2024, the American medical drama television series Brilliant Minds premiered on NBC.

May 12, 2025: Series Renewal by NBC

On May 12, 2025, NBC renewed Brilliant Minds for a second season.

May 2025: Renewal for Second Season

In May 2025, Brilliant Minds was renewed for a second season.

July 2, 2025: Filming for Second Season Begins

Filming for the second season of Brilliant Minds began on July 2, 2025.

July 2025: New Cast Members Join Season 2

In July 2025, Brian Altemus, John Clarence Stewart, and Al Calderon joined the cast of Brilliant Minds as new series regulars for season 2, while Bellamy Young was cast in a recurring capacity.

September 22, 2025: Second Season Premiere

On September 22, 2025, the second season of Brilliant Minds premiered on NBC.

March 31, 2026: Filming for Second Season Scheduled to Conclude

Filming for the second season of Brilliant Minds is scheduled to conclude on March 31, 2026.